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timing belt change

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:17 pm
by rick
just want to know at what millage should the timing belt be changed?
cheers

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:42 pm
by Tim_GTi
30k-40k

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:09 pm
by alexperkins
As tim says around every 40k or every 5 years.

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:45 am
by adam_0612
mine is on 46,000 miles ish. Getting mine done next month with a a big service.

is it recomended to do your water pump at the same time?

also anything else while im at it?

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:57 pm
by alexperkins
Yes get it done aswell. Nope thats about it!

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:57 pm
by Tim_GTi
If the spark plugs haven't been done before, I'd get them done. Also the gearbox oil.

Re: timing belt change

Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:57 pm
by adam_0612
im actaully on 52,000 miles. getting the timing belt ordered today.

also my fuel filter went yesterday so had to get that done.